Eddie Ballard (politician)

Eddie Ballard
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
January 1, 1987 – January 1, 2011
Preceded byWilliam T. Brinkley
Succeeded byBen Waide
Personal details
Born(1929-12-16)December 16, 1929
DiedMay 31, 2011(2011-05-31) (aged 81)
Political partyDemocratic

Joseph "Eddie" Ballard (December 16, 1929 – May 31, 2011) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1987 to 2011. Ballard was first elected in 1986 after incumbent representative William Brinkley retired to for the Kentucky Senate.[1] He did not seek reelection in 2010 and was succeeded by Republican Ben Waide.[2]

Ballard died on May 31, 2011.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Filing deadline: It can be signal to act or not for lawmakers". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 17, 1986. p. B1.
  2. ^ "Rep. won't seek re-election". The Lexington Herald-Leader. August 26, 2009. p. D3.
  3. ^ "Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Obituary". Barnett Strother Funeral Home. Retrieved June 3, 2025.